Bishop Joe Vásquez has appointed Father James Misko as Vicar General of the Diocese of Austin, effective Jan. 21. Father Misko, 48, will also continue to serve as pastor of St. Louis Parish in Austin, Bishop Vásquez announced in a statement on Jan. 11.

Father Misko was ordained a priest by Bishop Greg Aymond on June 9, 2007. He has served as pastor of Christ the King Parish in Belton and as associate pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish in Pflugerville. Father Misko is a member of the College of Consultors, and he has served on the Presbyteral Council since 2011. He also currently serves as the chair of the Priest Advisory Council for the Encountering Christ Capital Campaign.